CEFR Level
To say or do something in reply or reaction to a statement or action.
"He did not respond to my question immediately."
a reaction to something that has been said or done
"Her response to the question was both thoughtful and clear."
the state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or having control over someone
"Being a manager comes with a lot of responsibility."
to stop working after reaching a certain age or having completed a career
"She decided to retire after working for 40 years."
no longer working at one's job, typically because of having reached a certain age
"My grandfather is a retired teacher who now enjoys gardening."
the period of time when someone stops working after reaching a certain age
"She is looking forward to her retirement in two years."
Coming or going back to a place or person.
"The group is returning to the port on December 25th."
to make something known that was previously hidden or secret
"The magician refused to reveal his secrets."
an evaluation or assessment of something
"I wrote a review of the movie for the blog."
To change, improve, or update something, especially a written work.
"She had to revise her essay before submission."
the action of revising or updating something, typically in preparation for something else
"She made some last-minute revisions to her report before submitting it."
something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement
"He received a reward for returning the lost wallet."
a strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound
"The rhythm of the music made everyone want to dance."
an electric appliance designed to cook rice automatically
"The rice cooker automatically switches off when the rice is perfectly cooked."
Deserving mockery; absurd or unreasonable.
"The idea of flying pigs is ridiculous."
Things to which one has a just claim; the authority or power of having something.
"Ensuring students' rights was the focus."
the possibility of harm, loss, or danger
"There is a risk of rain this afternoon."
a missile or vehicle propelled by a rocket engine; to increase or move very quickly
"The company’s profits rocketed after the new product launch."
A person's or thing's function in a particular situation.
"Defined roles improve team performance."
relating to Rome or its people; a citizen of ancient Rome
"The Roman Empire influenced much of modern civilization."
a feeling of love, especially one that is exciting and mysterious
"Their romance began during a summer trip to Paris."
related to or involving love or feelings of love
"He wrote her a romantic letter for their anniversary."
the part of a plant that attaches it to the ground and absorbs nutrients
"The tree's roots are deep in the soil."
a strong, thick cord made of twisted fibers or strands
"The climbers used a rope to scale the mountain."
A length of thick strong cord made by twisting together strands of hemp, sisal, nylon, or similar material.
"The ropes were tied securely to lift the heavy load."
having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth or level
"The road was rough and difficult to drive on."
in a manner that is not precise or exact; approximately
"He roughly estimated the cost of the project."
a way or course taken to get from one place to another
"The best route to the airport is through the highway."
a sequence of actions regularly followed; a fixed program
"She follows a strict morning routine before work."
relating to a king, queen, or other member of a royal family
"They attended a royal ceremony at the palace."
a tough elastic substance made from the latex of tropical plants or synthetically, used for making tires, boots, and other products.
"The tires are made of natural rubber."
Waste material or unwanted things; something worthless
"He threw the broken toys into the rubbish bin."
in an impolite or discourteous manner
"He rudely interrupted the speaker during the presentation."
Official orders and laws that control how something is done.
"Rules and regulations alone cannot change attitudes."
a person who runs, especially in races or for exercise
"The runner crossed the finish line with a big smile."
relating to the countryside rather than the town
"He prefers the peaceful life of a rural village."
in a sorrowful or unhappy manner
"She sadly waved goodbye as the train departed."
to travel on water in a boat or ship using sails or by wind power
"They sailed across the Atlantic Ocean last summer."
The act of traveling in a boat or ship using sails; the sport or activity of navigating a boat with sails.
"We went sailing on the lake during the summer."
a person who works on a ship or boat; a member of a navy
"The experienced sailor navigated the ship through the storm."
a person recognized for their holiness or virtue, often canonized in the Christian faith
"The saint was revered by the community for his acts of kindness."
for the purpose or reason of something
"He did it for the sake of his family."
a fixed regular payment, typically paid monthly or annually, made by an employer to an employee
"He receives a monthly salary for his work as a teacher."
activities related to selling products or services
"The company saw a significant increase in sales during the holiday season."
A large fish with pink flesh, often eaten as food.
"They served grilled salmon for dinner."
having the taste of salt; containing salt; tasting of seawater
"The salty ocean water made her thirsty."
a small part or quantity intended to show what the whole is like
"She gave me a sample of the fabric to see if I liked it."
